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2nd "Living with the Sea, Aono Craft Marche" Supported by Creema

Creema, Japan's largest handmade marketplace known for empowering creators, will hold its second edition of the "Living with the Sea, Aono Craft Marche" in Nishinoomote, Kagoshima, on November 30, 2025. The event aims to promote community vitality and increase interaction among residents through a single-day craft market.

Having initiated a relocation experience project in Nishinoomote in 2023 aimed at boosting community relationships, Creema is set to bring together around 20 diverse creators representing different regions of Japan. These creators, including bag artisans from Tokyo and woodworkers from Aichi, will showcase their unique works at the designated venue, which is the renovated Jin River Community Center—a former school.

The market features a vibrant mix of handmade crafts along with workshops suitable for all ages. Visitors can participate in making pouches and accessories while enjoying local cafes and farm-to-table restaurants that will also be partaking in the event.

A theme of “Aono,” representing the rich nature of Nishinoomote, will inspire featured creators to produce exclusive pieces for sale. Many of these items will be available for purchase before the event on the Creema online marketplace. This initiative hopes to enhance the dynamics of Nishinoomote and encourage visitors to experience the area's charm, potentially leading to increased relocation interest.

The event will unfold on the following date:

• - Date: November 30, 2025 (Sunday)
• - Time: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
• - Venue: Jin River Community Center (3306-4 Kamikawa, Nishinoomote, Kagoshima)
• - Entry: Free

Featured Creators Include:

• - Kirishima Woodwork: Offering beautifully designed tabletop items and interiors made from solid hardwood.
• - Juniper: Crafting accessories like earrings and brooches, influenced by color therapy.
• - Double O Eight: Creating stained glass lamps and decor to enhance everyday life.
• - Caramella: Fashioning bags with a simple yet elegant design, focused on comfort and quality.
• - Akacoro: Utilizing needle felting techniques to create charming woolen items.
• - Nijiirosketch: Glass artists using various methods, including sandblasting for unique home decor.

Workshops Will Include:

• - Needle Felted Brooch: Choose your favorite yarn and create a one-of-a-kind brooch.

- Price: (small) ¥1,200, (large) ¥2,500

• - Felted Charms for Earphone Cases: Create a small case that doubles as a charm for your bag.

- Price: ¥1,000

Creema, launched in 2010, serves as a direct C2C marketplace where creators and consumers can engage, supporting over 300,000 creators with 20 million unique items, generating a circulation amount exceeding 15 billion yen. Their expansion extends beyond online platforms, as they also host large events like the "HandMade In Japan Fes" and the "Creema YAMABIKO FES." These initiatives aim to enrich the Japanese craft culture and allow creators to present their work in real-life settings.

Future Endeavors
Creema continues to leverage its successful platform, focusing on regional co-creation through handmade products to foster thriving communities. By showcasing unique creations and encouraging engagement, they aim to make a lasting impact on local economies and culture.

Visit the event's special page at Creema's event page for more information.